9. Feyisa Lilesa: An Ethiopian Marathon Runner In Exile

While the Kojo Nnamdi Show focuses on local issues and news, our coverage sometimes goes global because our audience comes from all over. When Ethiopian marathoner Feyisa Lilesa used his moment in the Rio Olympics spotlight to make a risky political statement, Kojo followed up with Lilesa, with D.C.’s vibrant Ethiopian community in mind.Feyisa Lilesa: An Ethiopian Marathon Runner In Exile – The Kojo Nnamdi Show

8. Are Washington Audiences Too Subdued?

There are plenty of negative stereotypes associated with Washingtonians. And to outsiders only familiar with the “official Washington” they see on the news, acting like an uptight jerk is one of them. But that doesn’t square with how local D.C. performers see the local music scene. Kojo cracked the myth with WAMU’s arts reporter Ally Schweitzer.Are Washington’s Audiences Too Subdued? – The Kojo Nnamdi Show

7. Gallaudet University’s First Deaf, Female President

Gallaudet University is the world’s only university designed to be “barrier-free” for deaf and hard of hearing students. While the school is a pinnacle in the deaf community, its role in D.C. is sometimes overlooked by the city’s hearing residents. We spoke with Gallaudet’s history-making president Roberta Cordano on practical ways for hearing Washington to connect with their deaf and hearing-impaired neighbors.Meet Gallaudet’s First Deaf, Female President – The Kojo Nnamdi Show

7. “Hopeful” Millennials And Their Role Living And Working In Political D.C.

4. Writer Neely Tucker opening up about depression on-air

There are plenty of things we could talk to Washington Post writer Neely Tucker about: Ole Miss football, writing crime novels and more. But we consider it a privilege to hear about his personal experiences, especially his challenges with mental health. When he sat down with Kojo in August, the conversation that flowed was something that we couldn’t forget afterward.Advancing Mental Health Care For The Most Vulnerable – The Kojo Nnamdi Show

3. Dan Reed uses ice cream to talk about urban planning

Sometimes you just gotta hear someone talk about walkability and urban planning –said nobody ever. We kid, we kid. While there are plenty of urban development fans in Kojo’s audience, adding ice cream to the mix makes conversations about development a bit more palatable. In this show, Kojo Show super guest Dan Reed uses the sweet treat to predict walkability in Washington region neighborhoods.How Ice Cream Creates Community And Builds Local Culture – The Kojo Nnamdi Show